Articles by Larry Felton Johnson

Researcher and physiologist Heather Koopman

Education February 21, 2024

Academic leader, researcher named dean of Kennesaw State’s College of Science and Mathematics

The following announcement appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission Kennesaw State University has named accomplished researcher and physiologist Heather Koopman as dean of the College of…

William Root House, a two story wooden pre-Civil War house

Marietta February 21, 2024

William Root House to present lecture on Civil War soldier photography

William Root House (photo by Larry Felton Johnson) The William Root House will present a lecture entitled “Civil War Soldier Photography” on March 16, 2024, at 6 p.m. The presenter…

a screenshot of the six districts in Mableon, with 1,2,3 to the south, 4, 5, 6 to the north

Mableton February 21, 2024

Cobb BOC approves rezoning request for insurance office off Mableton Parkway

by Caleb Groves At its zoning meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved rezoning that will allow the construction of an insurance office off…

An emergency triangle symbol with a clipboard, and a woman in rescue gear

Cobb County February 20, 2024

Community Emergency Response Team training scheduled in Cobb County

Are you prepared to jump to the aid of your community in the case of a disaster? The Cobb County Emergency Management Agency posted the following announcement about a great…

Marietta February 20, 2024

Marietta Fire Department is hiring firefighters and other staff

The Marietta Fire Department is accepting applications for firefighters and other positions within the department. The City of Marietta placed the following announcement on its website: The Marietta Fire Department…

Mableton February 20, 2024

Court proceedings for lawsuit to invalidate Mableton’s incorporation begin March 6

The court proceedings in the lawsuit that seeks to invalidate the referendum that formed the city of Mableton will begin March 6, 2024, in the courtroom of Cobb County Superior…

Graphic of wildfire flames spreading through trees

Climate and Weather February 20, 2024

High fire danger in Cobb County Tuesday for third consecutive day

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region for the third consecutive day on Tuesday, February 20. What is…

Gasoline pump resting in its cradle used in articles about Georgia gasoline prices

Economy February 19, 2024

Georgia gasoline prices jumps 13 cents over past week

Georgia gasoline prices took a 13-cent jump over the past week. According to the weekly report from AAA, the cost of a gallon of unleaded regular in the state now…

Climate and Weather February 19, 2024

High fire danger for Cobb again this afternoon: Monday February 19

The National Weather Service issued a high fire danger alert for Cobb County and other counties in the region again for this afternoon, Monday February 19, 2024. What is in…

photo of Cobb Superior Court building from the front with a blue sky with clouds in the background

Justice February 18, 2024

Cobb County fourth-graders practice their legal skills in mock trial

A large group of fourth-graders from East Side Elementary School practiced their legal skills in a scripted mock trial in Cobb County Superior Court on Friday, February 9. The events,…

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Health & Wellness February 16, 2026

Trump Team’s Planned ACA Rule Offers Its Answer to Rising Premium Costs: Catastrophic Coverage

This article by Julie Appleby first appeared in KFF Health News, republished with permission. Julie Appleby, KFF Health News, February 13, 2026 The Trump administration has unveiled a sweeping set…

Energy February 16, 2026

Advocates ask regulators to reconsider Georgia Power expansion

by Emily Jones, WABE, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 13, 2026 This coverage is made possible through a partnership between WABE…

Government & Politics, State Government February 16, 2026

Lawmakers push plan to lift Georgia’s lagging literacy rates

by Ross Williams, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] February 16, 2026 A majority of Georgia’s third graders – 62% – are not…

Government & Politics, National Government February 16, 2026

Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

by John J. Martin, Quinnipiac University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The Republican-led House of Representatives voted Feb. 11, 2026 to approve the Safeguard American…

Science & Technology February 16, 2026

OpenAI has deleted the word ‘safely’ from its mission – and its new structure is a test for whether AI serves society or shareholders

by Alnoor Ebrahim, Tufts University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] OpenAI, the maker of the most popular AI chatbot, used to say it aimed to…

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